B14 0.35m Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope This close tube telescope is used for general purposes. it has been routinely used for asteroid photometry, astrometry, comet imaging, comet photometry. Also Nova and supernova astrometry and astrophotography.

B12 0.30m Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope This close tube telescope is used mainly for astrometry. It is also suitable for asteroid photometry, comet imaging, comet photometry, nova and supernova astrometry. The Johnsons and Cousin photometric filters are suitable for accurate photometric work. We also use this telescope using Narrow band imaging.

Set amongst bushland and overlooking a valley, Observatory Cottage is located in Leura, 2.7 km from Katoomba.

The property features its own observatory with a trained astronomer to guide you with your stargazing. Also included at Observatory Cottage is a wood fire, sofas to relax on and valley views. There is a flat-screen TV with over 40 cable channels.